[5. Nov. 1795. from Ens. Ed. Harris] [293] N^o 3 Greene Ville, November 5^th 95. I am informed by the Judge Advocate, that I shall be ordered Shortly for Trial; If this is the Case, I must beg of Your Excellency — Permission to Resign my appointment in the United States Legion. My Reasons for requesting this of You is as follows: Having some Time since written to the Atlantic States to forward Testimonials of my Innocence; & Not Receiving Answers thereto; I fear my Letters have miscarried & must Therefore Appear before a Court Martial without an Evidence to Support the Innocence of Which I am truly conscious — Your Excellency by, giving an early Answer will particularly oblige. Your Most. Obed^t. Serv^t. Edwin L. Harris Ens^gn. 1^st Sub Legion His Excellency Maj^r Gen^l Wayne P.S. Whatever may be my Account with the United States shall be punctually Settled, So Soon as my Draught in favour of the U. S. can reach the State of Georgia. Doct^r Scott can give your Excell^y. every necessary Satisfaction on that head. E. L. H.